Studies on the reduction of organic load from palm oil mill effluent (POME) by bacterial strains by Jeremiah David Bala, Japareng Lalung, Norli Ismail

“…This study, however, indicates the prospect of isolating indigenous microorganisms in the POME for effective biotreatment of POME.…”
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Study of Component Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Ophthalmic Emulsion Based on the Safflower Flowers (Carthamus tinctorius L.) by Zhanar Abuova, Aknur Turgumbayeva, Ardak Jumagaziyeva, Kairolla Rakhimov, Aigul Jussupkaliyeva

“…The aim of this research is to study the composition and antimicrobial activity of the extract and ophthalmic emulsion drops against test strains of microorganisms. The subject of this study is the ophthalmic emulsions from flowers of Kazakhstan species of “Akmai” safflower, collected in the flowering stage in southern Kazakhstan in August 2021. …”
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Bacterial Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of the Isolates from Stethoscope, Thermometer, and Inanimate Surfaces of Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwe... by Teshale Worku, Dejene Derseh, Abera Kumalo

“…The severity of infection depends on the characteristics of microorganisms with a high risk of being acquired when the environment is contaminated. …”
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Impact of Commercial Protective Culture on Manouri PDO Cheese by Thomas Bintsis, Maria A. Kyritsi

“…High-heat treatment results in the inactivation of any indigenous microorganisms from the raw materials. However, the high moisture, fat and pH of the cheese make it a favorable medium for the growth of any microbial contamination. …”
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POLYMORPHISM VITAMIN D RECEPTOR GENE (VDR) BSMI (RS1544410) CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS PATIENT IN JAVANESE BANYUMAS ETHNIC by Ryana Budi Purnama, Setiadi Warata Logamarta, Agung Dhartono

“…Background: Chronic periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of periodontal tissue, can occur due to microorganisms as a local factor and genetic as a systemic factor. …”
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Enhancement of the Antibacterial Efficiency of Silver Nanoparticles against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria Using Blue Laser Light by Anes Al-Sharqi, Kasing Apun, Micky Vincent, Devagi Kanakaraju, Lesley Maurice Bilung

“…The results suggested that Ag-NPs in the presence of visible light exhibit strong antibacterial activity which could be used to inactivate harmful and pathogenic microorganisms.…”
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Improvement of Hand Hygiene Practices among the Healthcare Workers in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Abdullahel Amaan, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Khainoor Zahan

“…Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) hands become progressively colonized with potential pathogens during their patient care and act as a vehicle for transmission of microorganisms to other patients. Hand hygiene is undisputedly one of the most effective infection control measures. …”
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A Comparative Analysis on the Effect of Poultry Manure and Pig Manure on Cabbage Yield Around Kabale University. by Amanya, Pride

“…The primary goal was to optimize cabbage production to enhance the incomes of smallholder farmers, with three specific objectives: to evaluate the effects of poultry and pig manure on cabbage yields, to assess their impact on nutrient availability, and to examine their implications for soil microorganisms in cabbage fields. The study involved three treatments: poultry manure, pig manure, and a control group with no manure. …”
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Salt stress and its eco-friendly management using biostimulants in grain legumes: a review by Narayan Singh, Vasudha Maurya, Kriti Gupta, Indu Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Kumar

“…Biostimulants successfully alleviate salt stress-induced toxicities in legumes, when introduced either alone or in combination with other macro- or microorganisms in the soil. In response to salinity, plants raise their cellular levels of osmolytes (proline and glycine betaine) and polyamines, as well as phytohormones. …”
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Chitosan nano-formulation enhances stability and bactericidal activity of the lytic phage HK6 by Hasnaa R. Temsaah, Karim Abdelkader, Amr E. Ahmed, Nada Elgiddawy, Zienab E. Eldin, Hend Ali Elshebrawy, Nahed Gomaa Kasem, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Ahmed. F. Azmy

“…Conclusion This suggests that the phage HK6 encapsulated CS-NPs exhibit potentiality as biocontrol agents against resistant microorganisms offering an alternative to phage alone. …”
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Biochemical Properties of the Acid Ectophosphatase Activity of <i>Phytomonas serpens</i> Involved in Cell Proliferation by Luiz Fernando Carvalho-Kelly, Anita Leocadio Freitas-Mesquita, Thaís Souza Silveira Majerowicz, José Roberto Meyer-Fernandes

“…Ectophosphatases are cell surface enzymes involved in host–parasite interactions that are widely distributed among microorganisms. This work aimed to perform the biochemical characterization of <i>P. serpens</i> ectophosphatase activity, investigating and discussing its possible physiological role. …”
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Rhipicephalus simus ticks: new hosts for phleboviruses by Samuel Munalula Munjita, Benjamin Mubemba, John Tembo, Mathew Bates, Sody Munsaka, Ala Tabor

“…Ticks are widespread arthropods that transmit microorganisms of veterinary and medical significance to vertebrates, including humans. …”
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Bacterial aetiology of chronic otitis media with effusion in children - risk factors by Izabela Korona-Glowniak, Agata Wisniewska, Marek Juda, Karolina Kielbik, Grazyna Niedzielska, Anna Malm

“…Results In multiplex PCR assay 37 (74%) of 50 children were positive for at least one of the four microorganisms. In 27.0% positive children multiple bacterial pathogens were identified. …”
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Modeling of drying kinetics and chemical analysis for optimal preservation of pitahaya, aguaymanto and pineapple fruits using a parabolic solar dehydrator in the Amazon region - Pe... by Merbelita Yalta Chappa, Wildor Gosgot Angeles, Luz Quispe-Sanchez, Diana Carina Mori Servan, Homar Santillan Gomez, Manuel Oliva-Cruz, Miguel Ángel Barrena Gurbillón

“…Fruits that were not efficiently dehydrated favor the growth of microorganisms and facilitate chemical reactions that can alter their quality and storage standards. …”
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Methods of yeast genome editing by A. S. Rozanov, V. N. Shlyahtun, L. A. Tekutieva, O. M. Son, S. V. Sizova, S. E. Peltek

“…This process was particularly pronounced for microorganisms. Modern tasks require tens, hundreds, sometimes even thousands of genome modifications, which made researchers to look for new techniques. …”
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Removal of Antibiotics from Real Hospital Wastewater by Cold Plasma Technique by Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Hieu Trung Nguyen, Uyen Nhat Phuoc Tran, Ha Manh Bui

“…Hospital wastewater contains a complex mixture of bioactive substances and microorganisms that are deleterious to humans and aquatic animals. …”
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Testing the Purity of <i>Limnospira fusiformis</i> Cultures After Axenicity Treatments by Michael Schagerl, Alexander Kaptejna, Fabian Polz, Sameh S. Ali, Shuhao Huo, Joana Seneca, Petra Pjevac, Vera Hechtl

“…Axenicity is strived because it ensures that pathogens or harmful microorganisms are absent and that the harvested biomass is consistent in terms of quality and composition. …”
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Metataxonomics study of dental bioaerosols affected by waterline disinfection by Wachirakorn Poolkerd, Boonlased Swatasuk, Methanee Saengpitak, Sureeporn Muangsawat, Piriya Klankeo, Kittisak Thotsaporn, Ruchanee Salingcarnboriboon Ampornaramveth

“…Abstract Background Microorganisms in dental unit water (DUW) play a significant role in dental bioaerosols. …”
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Soil Alveolata diversity in the undisturbed steppe and wheat agrocenoses under different tillage by N. B. Naumova, P. A. Barsukov, O. A. Baturina, O. A. Rusalimova, M. R. Kabilov

“…Alveolates are important members of soil microbial communities, being consumers and/or prey for other microorganisms. We studied alveolate diversity in soil under the undisturbed steppe (US) and cropped for wheat using two tillage practices (conventional, CT, and no-till, NT) by amplifying the ITS2 marker with ITS3_KYO2/ITS4 primers and sequencing amplicons using Illumina MiSeq. …”
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The co-occurrence patterns and assembly mechanisms of microeukaryotic communities in geothermal ecosystems of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Bingjie Yan, Bingjie Yan, Xiaodong Li, Xiaodong Li, Nanqian Qiao, Nanqian Qiao, Zhen Da, Zhen Da, Jiajie Xu, Jiajie Xu, Chuanqi Jiang, Sang Ba, Sang Ba

“…These findings not only enhance our understanding of the ecological adaptability of microeukaryotic communities in geothermal springs but also provide valuable insights into how microorganisms in extreme environments respond to external disturbances. …”
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